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Benjamin A. Gilman is a former U.S. Congressman who served as a Republican representative from New York. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 and served until 2002, making significant contributions to various committees, including the House International Relations Committee, where he was a prominent voice on foreign policy issues. Gilman was known for his advocacy on issues related to transparency and accountability in international dealings, particularly concerning OPEC and its impact on U.S. energy prices. Throughout his tenure, he focused on enhancing U.S. relations with other countries and addressing global economic challenges.
I am pleased to sponsor a concurrent resolution congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a Central Municipal Council…
The fact is that, while there has been minor, and mostly symbolic, progress in a few areas, in most areas the situation has actually gotten worse in the last three months.
Regrettably, the policy of this Administration remains unchanged despite this latest wave of repression.
The West abandoned the tactic of any serious condemnation of China at the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in Geneva, or elsewhere.
Today I am introducing H. Con. Res 28, a resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human…
I was pleased to hear the President, in his State of the Union Address, calling for the elimination of the earnings limit.
It is a condescending regulation that conveys the message that seniors have nothing to contribute and discourages them from serving in the work force.
The earnings limit only serves to discourage many seniors from working and diminishes their potential impact on society.
For too many years, those senior citizens, aged 65 to 69, who chose to continue to work have had their Social Security benefits deducted dollar for dollar once their earnings went over $12,500 annually.
The objective of this bill, H.R. 519, is simple and straightforward: It would fully remove in the future the limitations on the amount of outside income which working seniors who are receiving Social Security may earn while receiving…
Ed Kiernan was a general in that successful battle. We all owe him our eternal gratitude.
The passing of Ed Kiernan marks the passing of an era when our law enforcement officials fought successfully for the respect and dignity for those who put their lives on the line for all of us.
Ed considered the adoption of legislation allowing New York City policemen to reside outside the city limits his greatest achievement.
Ed Kiernan was an outstanding police official and labor leader who made a genuine impact on the quality of life of those he worked so hard to represent.
I regret to inform the House of the passing of longtime New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association President Edward Kiernan, a dedicated leader and advocate for the needs and rights of our law enforcement officials.
I invite my colleagues to join in extending our congratulations on this milestone occasion to Steve & Eleanor Zarutskie and with best wishes for health and happiness in the years ahead.
In today's climate when commitment seems to have become passe, we can all join in our admiration and respect for Steve and Eleanor Zarutskie who worked as a team to raise their family throughout the trials and tribulations of the second…
I wish to take this opportunity to call to the attention of our colleagues two remarkable residents of New York State who are celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary this coming weekend.
Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this worthwhile measure.
Should this bill be adopted, these veterans would be able to return to their families in the Philippines while bringing a decent income with them.
These benefits would be reduced by 50 percent if the individual veteran returned to the Philippines, to reflect the lower cost of living and per capita income of that nation.
This bill would permit those who were members of the Filipino Commonwealth Army and recognized guerilla units during World War II to continue to receive SSI benefits if they elect to return to the Philippines.
I have introduced the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, a bill which would provide full veterans benefits to those veterans of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines.
This legislation amends current law to ensure that the U.S. does not provide funding for the completion of nuclear power reactors in Iran. We all know that the Iranians have dedicated significant resources to completing at least 3 nuclear…
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